CERMAK, JOSEPH JOSEPH CERMAK age 81, passed away April 29, 2013. Beloved brother of 5; uncle, cousin and dear friend to many. Corporal, U.S. Army, Korean War Veteran. Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 1PM, Friday, May 17, 2013. {rscomments on}

DAVIES JR., THOMAS J. THOMAS J. DAVIES, JR. age 64, entered into eternal rest on April 25, 2013. Loving father of Alyson Davies (Patrick Dalton). Beloved brother of Donald (Kathy Fallon), Edward (deceased), Anne, Kathryn Melton (Aloyde), and Margaret. Caring uncle of Dustin Davies, Danielle Griffith (Randy). Served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Cherished friend to many, including former spouse Beverly Davies and former significant other Donna Turchanik. Tom worked at Costco in Strongsville and established many friendships with his "Costco family". Tom was known for his fun-loving antics, fantastic sense of humor, one-liners, and rebellious spirit. The family gives thanks to the team of medical professionals at Southwest General Hospital for their outstanding care. For those who wish, a contribution in his name may be made to St. Colman Church. A tribute and celebration of Tom's life will be held on Thursday, May 2nd at 10am at St. Colman Church 2027 W 65th St, Cleveland, OH 44102. Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, OH. {rscomments on}

HELSEL, L. JEAN L. JEAN HELSEL, 74, passed away April 21, 2013. Beloved wife of William, dear mother of William (Julie Ann), David (Kelly Ann), cherished grandmother of Rebecca, David, Michelle, Veronica, Scott, Sean and Kayla, sister of William Scott. Jean was a long time nurse at Parma Hospital and Southwest General Hospital, Intensive Care Unit. Private service. {rscomments on}

SLAUGHTER, JR., HAROLD HAROLD “Hal” SLAUGHTER, JR., 56 of Lakewood, Ohio, passed away April 5, 2013. Hal was born on March 21, 1957 in Milwaukee, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold Sr. and Virginia Slaughter. He is survived by his son Alex Slaughter of Pittsburgh, PA and Halle Slaughter of Strongsville and 4 sisters Gail, Sharon, Karen, and Andrea Slaughter of Milwaukee, WI. Hal was employed as a counselor in the Cleveland area and worked in Erie, PA prior to moving to Ohio. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 25th at 10AM at St. Joseph Church, 12700 Pearl Rd. Strongsville, Ohio. {rscomments on}

HARVER, WILLIAM S. WILLIAM S. HARVER age 70, passed away April 6, 2013. Beloved companion of Barbara Richard. Dear brother of Edward, Sandy, and Stephanie Zoke. The family will meet friends at 10:30 am, Friday, April 12, St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 1212 Bunts Road, Lakewood, with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 am. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. {rscomments on}

BRANCATO, FLORENCE A. FLORENCE A. BRANCATO, 84, passed away April 8, 2013. Beloved daughter of the late Dominic and Mary Kozlowski, mother of Dominic, Peter, Rose, Angela, Mary Lou and the late Antonia and Barbara (Camella Gilbert), dear sister of Ronald Kozlowski and Doris Hartstein and dear friend of Kevin Fox. Private service. {rscomments on}

FRENCH, EDWARD EDWARD FRENCH, 62, passed away March 28, 2013. Son of the late Gertrude French and “Big Brother” of the late Susan French and dear cousin to many. Ed was a graduate of Parma Senior High School and an excellent golfer who lettered in the sport. He joined the Brooklyn-Parma chapter of the Knights of Columbus in 1970 and played golf for their team. A funeral mass will be held at St. Leo the Great Church, 4940 Broadview Avenue, Saturday, April 20 at 10:00 a.m. R.I.P. Eddie. Per Eddie’s wish, a fund has been established for the St. John’s Villa’s Citizens With Developmental Disabilities. Checks should be made payable to the Knights of Columbus and mailed to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, P. O. Box 968, Columbia Station, Ohio 44028. {rscomments on}

MULLAR, SR., ROBERT J. ROBERT J. MULLAR, SR., age 84, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2013 surrounded by his loved ones. Devoted and loving husband to Marcella (nee Vesitis) for 60 years. Loving father to Deborah Evanish (John, Jr.), Robert J. Mullar, Jr. (Tammy) and Donna Wright (Tom III), loving grandfather to John Evanish III (Denise), Angela Cedeno (Rey, Jr.), Robert Mullar III, Shane Mullar, Tom Wright IV and Kristi Wright (Rex Woody). Loving great-grandfather to Annastasia Evanish, John Evanish, IV, Julia Evanish, Rey Cedeno, III, Jeremiah Cedeno, Gabriella Wright and Dakota Woody, best friend of Ambrose Briscar and Ray Kleinsmith, brother of Donald Mullar of Florida and uncle of James and Rosalie Thomas, cousin of Kenny Fenshaw (Kate) and Sue Fenshaw. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Rose Mullar, sister Edith Thomas (the late Robert Thomas), Sister-in-law Renee Mullar, cousin William and Stella Fenshaw and cousin William Fenshaw, Jr. Bob was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania and served in the Korean War. Services to be held at a later date. {rscomments on}

BARNES, KAREN L. KAREN L. BARNES, Ph.D., 71, passed away April 10, 2013. Beloved wife of William Garapick. Karen was a graduate of Case Western Reserve University and retired from the Cleveland Clinic after 30 years of service. She was a senior member of the National Ski Patrol and was an accomplished horsewoman. She will be greatly missed. {rscomments on}

STEIGERWALD SCOTT, ROSEMARY ROSEMARY STEIGERWALD SCOTT, age 86, passed away April 6, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Chester; loving mother of Paula, Mariellen Roche, Margaret Roche (James), Chester B., Chris (Denise), Peter (Michelle), John (Ann), Jeanne Landry (Tom). Dear grandmother of James, Michael, Chris, Emily, Sarah, Kathryn, Christopher, Mark, Jack, Paul, Michael, and 4 great grandchildren. Sister of Charles and the following deceased David, Geogine, Margorie, Jerome, and Paul. Mrs. Scott was born in the Cleveland, Ohio area, she graduated from Lakewood High School and Western Reserve University. She did volunteer work at area hospitals and was an active member of Birthright and the Settlers Club of Columbia, S.C. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary’s School, Middlebury, VT., or Hospice of Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland 44110. A Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday April 10, 2013 at 11:30am, St. Angela Merici, 20970 Lorain Rd. Fairview Park. Burial will be in Ripton, VT. FRIENDS RECEIVED AT THE CHURCH FROM 11AM – 11:30AM. {rscomments on}